An Award!

Mrs Catch over at Catch the Kids has awarded me The Versatile Bloggers Award! How lovely. Thank you so much, Mrs Catch, this actually means the world to me. It's easy as a beginning blogger to trundle along thinking that no one is actually reading anything you write, (except for my 30 followers, who I think are all awesome, even the ones I am not related to) so a bit of encouragement is very nice. It's extra nice that the award is for being versatile, as like every other mum juggling children/ house/ renovations/ husband/ everything else while trying to persue my many other interests can be a challenge.
Well, der.

2. Reveal seven things about yourself

3. Award 7 recently discovered new bloggers

4. Contact these bloggers and let them know they've received the award



So, 7 things you probably didn't want to know about Mrs BC

1. I am convinced that in a past life I lived in New Orleans. It wasn't a Scarlett O'Hara situation. I just have such an affinity with the city, & have had for years. For example, I started cooking smothered chicken in my late teens, before I knew what it was. I am so obsessed with the Big Easy, it's probably a whole other post. One day I hope to get there for a looooooong holiday.
2. I didn't learn to drive until I was 30 years old, & I still can't drive a manual. Loser, I know. But do I care? No. I had a go at driving stick shift lately, & it wasn't that hard; I just thought the car seemed really needy, & that was a turn off. I mean just do your job without the special handling, already!!
3. I can cook anything, anytime, anyhow. I love cooking with a passion, & would love to have been a chef. I read & watch everything I can about food, food production, food travel. I would especially love to cater large, themed events.
4. I have a bit of a crush on Anthony Bourdain. Ex bad boy. Great cook. Articulate. He says fuck alot. The other night I watch his show on New Orleans. Best. Hour. Of. My. Week.
5. I love the ocean. I grew up by the beach & need to regularly swim in salt water, preferably in the surf. I have never surfed, but one day would like to learn. If you would like to know why I don't surf when I grew up by the beach you should read Puberty Blues, by Kathy Lette. It's a cult classic about growing up in the 70s. I also love beachy decor, music, the smell of the ocean; apparently I have a whole mermaid thing going on - Teenage Daughter is the same.
6. I really want to get a tattoo, but every woman I see with a tattoo doesn't look like Angelina Jolie. Most women I see with a tattoo look like they might have been a perfectly respectable tuck shop lady before, but now they look like a tired, fat ex bikie slag. And I already struggle with ahem, being tired.
7. I hate cherrys. There! I said it!!

1. Dancing with a Spatula Wand  - Funny, magical, belly dancing cook. I wish I lived near her so we could do coffee. Head over there now for a belly dancing tutorial.
2. Ah, The Possibilities - Inspiring writer & mum to 3. And a jogger, so I am in awe.
3. Maxabella Loves  - Everyone loves Maxabella because she is such a sweety!
4. Venom, Secrets & Lies - Venom's not so sweet but fuck she is funny.
5. Yo Mama's Blog - I nearly pee my pants every time I read Miss Yvonne's blog. Hurry over, she is having a sex toy giveaway. 
6. Seven Cherubs - Naomi likes to pretend she is 'only' a mum to seven children, but she is a bit of a technical wizard as well, with lots of hints on better blogging.
7. Epheriell Designs - Jessica is a talented jeweller & small business owner, & she isn't afraid to share her secrets for either. 

Head over to these blogs right away!

Mrs BC
xx